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How Long Is Healing Time After Treating Dislocated Thumb Post Injury?
Question: My little girl had a hand injury.. she broke her thumb..dislocated it and had to have an operation.. the doctor said it was very badly dislocated .. she had a pin.. what time of healing time would you expect and what type of physiotherapy would you expect
Brief Answer:
3-4 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a pin insertion for thumb fixation, it takes 3-4 weeks for the thumb to heal completely. After that the physiotherapy is needed for 2-3 weeks to restore all the joint movements.
There can be some stiffness and swelling after the surgery. This will gradually reduce by hot compress and physiotherapy.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
3-4 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
After a pin insertion for thumb fixation, it takes 3-4 weeks for the thumb to heal completely. After that the physiotherapy is needed for 2-3 weeks to restore all the joint movements.
There can be some stiffness and swelling after the surgery. This will gradually reduce by hot compress and physiotherapy.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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